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CB350/400 / Ignition Advance Bolt Torque
« on: September 09, 2020, 10:25:06 PM »
Hi everyone. First of all, sorry that the last time I posted was 2014! Safe to say a lot has happened since then!

Still, I've got the 400/4 and have found a renewed desire to get it all up and running again. The frame, suspension and brakes are all done having had a lot of TLC!

The engine is also nearly complete (after a complete strip down too) which leads me to ask a question! I'm installing the ignition at the moment and am a bit confused by the Haynes manual. Does anybody know if there is a specific torque for the long retaining bolt in the centre of the assembly (bolts into the threaded hole in the end of the crank)? I thought it was referred to as Cam Retaining Bolt in the Haynes manual so tightened it and it sheared!

Now, I'm not sure it needs to be that tight, just nipped up firmly but having spent the best part of a night worrying about getting the sheared stud out, then spending about an hour and using several extraction methods to get it back out (successfully in the end!) I don't want to make the same mistake!

Any guidance greatly appreciated.

I hope everyone is keeping safe.

Thanks all.

Regards, Tom

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New Member Introductions / Hi from Sheffield, pretty new to Honda's!
« on: June 06, 2014, 10:52:51 AM »
Hi all,

Just an introduction email with some questions on it too!

I've recently inherited a Honda 400f Super Sports.  Its the F model (registered in June 1976) with just over 22,000 on the clock.

It's been buried in a lock up in Chelmsford for the past 27 years and still has a 1987 tax disk!  The engine has been filled with flushing oil and the clutch plate has been held off at the handlebar to prevent it seizing.  I've got a few plans for it (not sure whether to do a custom job on it or restore it) but first things first I need to check that the engine still runs.

All the electrics work (apart from the horn) and it sounds sweet when I kick the engine over.  The plan is to change the oil and filter, plug up a new battery, put in some fresh petrol, check for sparks on all cylinders and hope for the best!  Should I also look at replacing the cam chain tensioner too?  I know these are a weak spot but is the engine an interference engine or not and after 22,000 odd miles, is it going to need doing?  Another question, is it OK on modern unleaded petrol?

Thanks for your help in advance.  I'm a keen motorist (also have a 1991 Porsche 944 3.0 S2 which I regularly grace the relevant forums with questions about!) and have ridden bikes before so I'm looking forward to working on this!

All the best, Tom.

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